Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL vs Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED

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G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL compared with G915 X LIGHTSPEED
LogitechG515 LIGHTSPEED TKLLogitechG915 X LIGHTSPEED
Overview
ReleasedJune 2024September 2024
Typing
LayoutTenkeylessFull size
SwitchesLow-profile mechanicalLow-profile mechanical
Key travel3.2 mm3.2 mm
BacklightRGBRGB
Keys labelled forWindowsWindows
SwitchesLow-profile GL mechanical switches, factory-lubed; Tactile (45 ± 10 gf) or Linear (43 ± 10 gf); 1.3 ± 0.3 mm actuationLow-profile GL mechanical switches, redesigned with a cross-style POM stem; Linear (43 ± 10 gf), Tactile (45 ± 10 gf) or Clicky (48 ± 13 gf); 1.3 ± 0.3 mm actuation
Key travel3.2 ± 0.25 mm total travel3.2 ± 0.25 mm total travel
KeycapsLow-profile double-shot PBTDouble-shot, shine-through PBT
LayoutsEnglish UK, English International, Czech/Slovak, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish and Swiss (UK store)English UK, English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swiss (UK store)
BacklightLIGHTSYNC RGB, about 16.8 million coloursLIGHTSYNC RGB, about 16.8 million colours
Special keysKEYCONTROL with G SHIFT layers (up to 15 functions per key); indicator lights for LIGHTSPEED, Bluetooth, Game Mode, battery and Caps LockNine G-keys; KEYCONTROL (any key can hold macros or layered commands); soft-touch media keys; volume roller
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth, USB receiver and CableBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 36 hoursUp to 800 hours
ReceiverLIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver (1 ms report rate) with 2:1 pairing for a compatible Logitech G mouse; Bluetooth; USB-C wired with the included 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C cableLIGHTSPEED USB receiver (1 ms report rate), Bluetooth 5.0, or USB wired with the included USB-A to USB-C cable (1.8 m)
Battery life detail1,500 mAh rechargeable battery, not user-replaceable; up to 36 hours of continuous play (Logitech doesn't say at what lighting level)Rechargeable, not user-replaceable; up to 800 hours with lighting off and up to 36 hours at 100% RGB brightness on LIGHTSPEED (press release); Logitech's specification sheet lists up to 36 hours
ChargingUSB-C, with the included 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C charging and data cableUSB-C, with the included 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable
Works with–Windows 10 (version 1809) or later, macOS 11 or later, Android 4.3 or later and iOS 10 or later
SoftwareLogitech G HUBLogitech G HUB
Design
Weight880 g (better)1080 g
Width × depth × height354.75 × 146 × 22.14 mm475 × 150 × 22.6 mm
Size354.75 × 146 × 22.14 mm; 880 g475 × 150 × 22.6 mm; 1,080 g
MaterialsLayered sound-dampening constructionBrushed aluminium alloy top plate (1.5 mm thick)
ColoursBlack, White (Black only on the UK store)Black, White (Black only on the UK store)
In the boxKeyboard, LIGHTSPEED USB receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable, documentationKeyboard, LIGHTSPEED USB receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable, documentation
Warranty2-year limited hardware warranty2-year limited hardware warranty

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